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66-AID065-000 MM 9/12/11Position RoleJob Title: Quality Assurance Technician Level Line 1Department: Quality AssuranceReports To: Lead for their areaFLSA Status: Hourly-nonexemptPrepared By: mabPrepared Date: 8/2006Review Date: 9/12/2011Definition: QA production auditors and bench top technicians.Listed below are the QA Technician Level 1 positions: Blending Lab Bench Top Tech. Milk Lab Bench Top Tech. 30 Lab Finished Product Bench Top Tech QA Production Auditor Incoming Bench Top Tech. Sensory Bench Top Tech.SUMMARY: Complete and maintain qualifying tests of ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products to ensure the quality and integrity of Sturm Foods, Inc. products for our customersESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Test and qualify ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products such as:o testing samples, familiarize self with taste/color, use salt meter for salt analysis, test for Ph, viscosity, density, moisture, absorption, fruit count, peroxidase, cloudiness, penetration, granulation, leakage, dissolvability, bostwick and enrichment, perform HACCP tests, perform metal detector, magnet, screen and overs checks, check graphics, labels, cartons, cases, UPC matches again production sheet, check seals, correct drop weights, check codes for proper characters, check codes against production sheet , check for scorched particles , and drop test, Document results Identify quality issues and place product on Hold.o Enter into computero Tag Hold product Use and be familiar with weight charts, QA record sheets, R&D update sheets, product specifications, audit sheets, SSOP and wash reports, sequencing, and HACCP. Inspect bay and area washes and release for useo Follow through on wash inspections to include organic and allergen Maintain retention samples for future reference when neededo Collect proper amount of customer samples (may vary per customer) and ensure samples are correct or perfect. Record samples per customer guidelines and ship as necessary. May monitor temperature and humidity controls/issues May maintain controlsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.66-AID065-000 MM 9/12/11QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Basic computer skills. Pass sensory test with approved rating.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer over 3 months and up to and including 12 months of qualifying experience on related work or including lower level jobs within or outside the companyLANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read in English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with employees.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions. Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, computer scanning devices, adjustable measuring instruments. Check reports, forms, records and comparable data, where interpretation requires basic skills knowledge.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: GMP and safety, allergen certification; Valid Driver’s License, may need HACCP certification.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Amount of TimeNoneUp to  to  and moreStandxWalkxSitxTalk or hearxUse hands to finger, handle or touchxUse foot/feet to operating machinexClimb or balancexStoop, kneel, crouch or crawlxReach above shouldersxTaste or smellx66-AID065-000 MM 9/12/11Amount of TimeUp to 15%Over 15% and up to 40%Over 40% and up to 70%Over 70%Up to 1 poundxOver 1 pound up to 5 poundsxOver 5 pounds up to 25 poundsxOver 25 pounds up to 60 poundsxMore than 60 poundsxVISION REQUIREMENTS:x Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)x Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)x Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)x Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left andright while eyes are fixed on a given point)x Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatialrelationships)x Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/ USED:Amount of TimeUp to  to 2/3 or morePutty knifexScissorsxScalesxAutoclavesx66-AID065-000 MM 9/12/11CentrifugesxIncubatorsxLaddersxStairsBroom/dust panxHand ToolsxMicroscopeXMeasuring EquipmentxBlendersx66-AID065-000 MM 9/12/11WORK ENVIRONMENT:Amount of TimeNoneUp to  to  and moreWet, humid conditions (non-weather)xWork near moving mechanical partsxWork in high, precarious placesxFumes or airborne particlesxToxic or caustic chemicalsxOutdoor weather conditionsxExtreme cold (non-weather)xExtreme heat (non-weather)xRisk of electrical shockxWork with explosivesxRisk of radiationxTravel on company businessxNoise typical for the work environment of this jobx Loud Noise (Examples: normal shop conditions)PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection when running equipment in certain required areas, Gloves & Boots in certain areas CIP (Clean in place), orange vest in certain required areas

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